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Seasonal Cold, Flu & Immune Support for Kids

Children are naturally resilient — but their immune systems sometime need a boost during known challenging times. Gentle, pediatric-safe acupuncture and customized herbal remedies can help kids in Irving and Dallas fight off colds and flu more easily, recover faster, and stay healthy throughout the school year. Treatments are comfortable, calming, and tailored for each child’s age and constitution. Learn More About Cold, Flu, & Immunity Support.

We believe that a healthy start begins with a well-regulated nervous system, which lays the foundation for a lifetime of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Children and teens experience rapid growth and constant change, and during these critical stages, their nervous systems are still developing and learning how to adapt to stress, stimulation, and emotional input. When that system becomes overwhelmed, it can show up as sleep challenges, frequent illness, tension, emotional dysregulation, difficulty focusing, or delayed recovery from stress.

Our pediatric care focuses on gently supporting nervous system regulation so the body can return to a state of balance and resilience. Treatments are carefully tailored to each child’s age, sensitivity, and developmental stage, always prioritizing comfort and safety. Using gentle acupuncture (including needle-free techniques for younger children), herbal remedies, and naturopathic guidance, we help calm overactive stress responses, support healthy development, and strengthen the body’s natural healing capacity.

By creating an environment where a child’s nervous system feels supported, we help children and adolescents build stronger foundations for growth, emotional regulation, immune health, and overall well-being—so they can thrive, adapt, and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and confidence.

Nervous System Regulation & Cellular Level Healing

Many children experience symptoms that seem unrelated or difficult to explain—such as frequent illness, tension, sleep challenges, emotional dysregulation, or difficulty focusing. When a child’s nervous system is stuck in stress or survival mode, the body shifts away from repair and healthy development. By gently supporting nervous system regulation, we help children return to a calmer, more balanced state where cellular healing, growth, and resilience can occur. As the system settles, the body can better regulate immunity, digestion, sleep, and emotional responses. Learn More About Nervous System Regulation 

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ADHD & Focus Challenges

We provide natural support for children facing attention difficulties by improving focus, mental clarity, impulse control, hyperactivity, sleep quality, and mood regulation. Our holistic care helps balance the nervous system and works well alongside other therapies, enabling children to function better while preserving their unique personality and vibrancy.

Digestive Health

Digestive concerns are common among kids, ranging from food sensitivities to tummy aches. We offer gentle and effective support for issues like constipation, diarrhea, irregular bowel movements, gas, bloating, reflux, food intolerance, and picky eating. Additionally, we consider the gut-brain connection and mood-related digestion, to help improve overall wellness.

Emotional Health, Anxiety & Stress

Growing up today involves real emotional pressures. Whether it’s social anxiety, general anxiety, school stress, or sleep difficulties, we support children in feeling more grounded and emotionally resilient. Our treatments promote nervous system regulation, sleep and mood support, focus and emotional balance, and healthy coping strategies. Our passion is helping kids feel happy and healthy, and develop good health habits for the long run.

Puberty, & Hormonal Changes

As children approach adolescence, they experience significant bodily changes, sometimes accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms. We provide support for early or late onset puberty, acne and skin changes, irregular or painful periods, mood swings, and self-esteem issues. Through gentle, root-cause care, we help kids and teens navigate this transition with less discomfort and greater confidence.

Immune Health & Frequent Illness

Frequent colds, ear infections, or lingering coughs can be signs of a stressed immune system in kids. Our treatments focus on strengthening natural immunity, shortening recovery times, reducing dependency on antibiotics, and preventing recurring infections. We provide your child’s system with the tools it needs to fight off illness and stay strong throughout the year.

Injury Recovery & Physical Wellness

Whether your child is recovering from a sprained ankle or dealing with chronic growing pains, we offer care that speeds healing, reduces inflammation and pain, improves joint and muscle function, and keeps active kids moving and feeling good. Our needle-free options and holistic therapies ensure treatments are comfortable and kid-friendly.

Allergies, Asthma & Skin Conditions

Chronic conditions such as eczema, allergies, or asthma can significantly affect a child’s quality of life. Our focus is on addressing the root causes by reducing allergic responses, calming skin flare-ups and itching, improving respiratory function, and strengthening both the immune and digestive systems. We work gently to retrain your child’s immune system, offering relief without relying on pharmaceuticals.

Delayed Growth & Development

When growth and development don’t follow a normal pace, it can affect more than just height or weight—it can impact a child’s self-esteem, social confidence, and emotional well-being. We take a whole-person approach to help kids in elementary and middle school catch up naturally and confidently. Using age-appropriate herbal medicine, nutrition support, we help them thrive and evolve into health young adults.

Meet Your Experts in Kids & Teen's Health & Integrative Medicine

Dr. Carlos Chapa AIMC

Dr. Carlos Chapa is a caring and experienced holistic healthcare provider who has a passion in helping children and teens thrive.  He combines the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern, gentle approaches to support kids’ physical and emotional well-being. If your child is struggling with sleep issues, digestive problems, anxiety, or general wellness, Dr. Chapa takes the time to understand their unique needs. His whole-person approach—focused on balancing the body, mind, and spirit—makes him a trusted choice for families looking for safe, natural, and effective care.

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